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DIY Checkout Stand for Craft Fairs

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At my last market, the vendors in the tent beside me had a checkout stand made from stacked crates. I thought that was a much better setup than my current method of sitting in a chair and balancing the cashbox, Square reader and phone on my lap. But... I didn't think I could fit anymore crates into my car (I already have six).

I asked my husband if he could build me a lightweight checkout stand that folds up flat. He likes to do woodworking as a hobby, and did an amazing job building my checkout stand!


checkout stand at my craft fair booth

He built it using cedar fence posts. The front measures 2' wide and 3' tall. The sides are 1' wide and are attached using piano hinges. He sanded and sealed the top so that it doesn't snag any of my knitwear, and it just sits on top and has rails to keep it from sliding out of place.

I added a hook to hang shopping bags on the side, and he made a shelf that sits inside for my cashbox and other things. It is so snazzy!

inside of checkout stand

It also folds up flat and is easy to transport and fit into my car.


folded up checkout stand

For now I draped a vinyl banner over the front, but am going to eventually get circular sign with my logo to hang on the front.

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Unknown member
Oct 01, 2023

Hello! If possible, do you have plans for your booth to share? Or maybe more pictures?Thank you!

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All The Crafty Things
All The Crafty Things
Oct 01, 2023
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I have pics/video of past booths on my Instagram (@allthecraftythings)

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